It’s interesting to note while some other areas of the country face staggering job losses, IT jobs in Dallas aren’t so hard to find.  Of course, this doesn’t mean that finding one will be a “slam dunk”.  There is still quite a bit of homework that needs to be done in order to launch any job search, especially if you are a recent college graduate. However, according to the most successful technical recruiters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, it’s much easier to find a job when you have a wide network of contacts. 

When recent grads begin searching for IT jobs in Dallas, I always advise them to learn as much as they can about their LinkedIn network.  This may mean identifying how many connections and potential connections exist at their targeted companies. Even a relatively small network of contacts may generate a surprising number of leads, but candidates may need to connect with 2^nd and 3^rd degree connections.  Thankfully, LinkedIn makes it easy for job seekers to do this, by simply finding the 1^st degree connection who knows the person you want to meet.  It will require a quick email requesting a LinkedIn “introduction” to the 2^nd degree contact, but it will get you on their radar. 

Another way that candidates use LinkedIn to score the best IT jobs in Dallas is to ask for recommendations.  When you look at your network of peers, past bosses and colleagues, you may be surprised at the number of people who might recommend you.   All it takes is a simple recommendation request, and an offer to write a recommendation for them in return.  One word of advice on writing recommendations – take your time!  The better you are at writing glowing recommendations, the more likely you are to be asked to write more.  The more recommendations you provide, the more you will get in return, and these are like gold in a job search. 

A technical recruiter from GTN Technical Staffing can help you learn more about how professional social media can help you land the most coveted IT jobs in Dallas.